Places to visit in Puducherry

The facade of the Immaculate Conception Cathedral (Samba Kovil) in Puducherry, showcasing its Portuguese-style architecture, white exterior with yellow trim, a statue of Mother Mary in a central niche, and a statue of Jesus Christ in front of the entrance under a cloudy sky.

Immaculate Conception Cathedral: A 300-Year-Old Legacy in Puducherry

Immaculate Conception Cathedral: A 300-Year-Old Legacy in Puducherry If you take a stroll down Mission Street on any given afternoon, your senses are going to be overwhelmed. It is one of the busiest, most chaotic commercial arteries in the city. You have auto-rickshaws honking, street vendors haggling, and the thick, humid heat of the South […]

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The main entrance gate and the colonial-style building of the Sri Aurobindo Ashram in Puducherry, viewed from the street. The building is grey with white trim and large wooden shutters, surrounded by trees under a cloudy sky.

Sri Aurobindo Ashram: A Guide to Peace and Reflection in Puducherry

Sri Aurobindo Ashram: A Guide to Peace and Reflection in Puducherry Visiting the Sri Aurobindo Ashram Puducherry offers a profound sense of peace the moment you step off the bustling streets of the French Quarter. When searching for the undisputed spiritual epicenter of the city, this is exactly where you need to be. If you

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A photograph of the Mahatma Gandhi statue under a white canopy, surrounded by eight tall, carved granite pillars on the Seaside Promenade in Pondicherry, under a blue sky with clouds.

Pondicherry’s History: The Story of the French Capital of India

Pondicherry, officially known as Puducherry, is a coastal town in South India with a rich and diverse history. In ancient times, it was referred to as “Poduke” in Greco-Roman records and served as a thriving port city engaged in international trade.

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